City of Alexandria Electoral Board

Susan B. Kellom, Secretary

Donald E. Ledwig, Chairman

John F. "Jack" Powers, Vice-Chair

Get Involved

More than 200 election officers are needed to conduct each election (and as many as 500 for the Presidential Electon). Alexandria enjoys an excellent reputation for conducting honest and efficient elections. The City needs your help to maintain this tradition.

Compensation

Chief Officer $200

Assistant Chief Officer $125

Election Officer $100

Requirements

You are a registered voter in Virginia

You are civic-minded with basic computer user skills

You must attend a training class prior to Election Day.

You must be available to work the entire day on Election Day.

Responsibilities

Report for work at 4:45 a.m. on Election Day.

Prepare the polling place for voting.

Set up voting equipment.

Demonstrate voting procedures.

Verify voter registrations.

Close polling place.

Certify the results of the precinct.

Schedule

Primary elections are scheduled to be held in June and general elections are held every November. Work one or both according to your schedule.

Polling Place Locations

Polling places are located in public buildings, schools, churches, and synagogues. We try to assign you to locations close to your home.

Training

Attend an instruction class held prior to each election.

Get involved in the process...be a City of Alexandria Election Officer!